Selma names March 15 as F.D. Reese Day
Frederick D. Reese, a prominent civil rights leader, was and remains one of Selma’s most celebrated community members.
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Bill would give Selma residents final say over renaming Edmund Pettus Bridge
The proposed legislation would create a process for local residents to consider whether the bridge will be renamed.
Sewell, Roby speak at dedication of Troy’s John Lewis Hall
The rededication marked a chance for the university to cement his legacy with a building on campus.
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See recent postsThe world will miss Bus Boycott minister Robert Graetz
The bomb was meant to kill Rev. Robert Graetz and his family of five. The carload of KKK boys from Selma who tossed it into the Graetz’s front yard that night in 1958, and then sped away, had every intention of killing all inside. So intent were they that when that first bomb didn’t explode — … Continued
Alabama GOP chair: “We expect our elected officials to follow the law” after Dismukes arrest
"Will Dismukes matter: We expect our elected officials, regardless of Party, to follow the laws of our state and nation," Alabama GOP chair Terry Lathan said on Twitter.
Alabama lawmaker faces sharp criticism over celebration of former KKK leader
State Rep. Will Dismukes, R-Prattville, is again facing calls to resign over a social media post he made about his participation in an event honoring Confederate heritage. Dismukes posted a photo of himself on Sunday speaking at Fort Dixie the day before, where a yearly event was held celebrating the birthday of Nathan Bedford Forrest, … Continued
Celebration of life ceremonies honor Alabama native Rep. John Lewis
The family of Rep. John Lewis has released details of the Celebration of Life ceremonies that will take place over the next six days.
Congressman John Lewis to lie in state in Alabama’s State Capitol
Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, released a statement Thursday applauding the decision to honor Civil Rights icon and Congressman John Lewis by allowing his body to lie in state in Alabama’s State Capitol. Lewis will make final crossing from Selma to Montgomery to lie in state in Montgomery, Sewell announced. “In this deeply sorrowful moment of … Continued
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See recent postsIn memory of John Lewis
The day I was sworn into Congress, a man I had never met before but had heard a lot about and admired approached me to introduce himself and welcome me to the House. His name was John Lewis. He told me he was born and raised in Troy, Alabama, and though he lived and represented … Continued
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See recent postsJohn Lewis, the giant
“I thought you would be taller.” Those words, embarrassingly enough, were the first I said to Rep. John Lewis. This was five years ago, inside the Selma Interpretive Center, for an interview as part of coverage of the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Selma-to-Montgomery march. Despite meeting and interviewing — and becoming friends … Continued